Monday, February 4, 2019

Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Council Chambers
3815 Sachse Road, Building B
6:30 p.m.

The City of Sachse reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the workshop meeting, regular meeting, called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.

As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, these meetings may be convened into closed Executive Session at any time during the City Council workshop or regular meeting for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any workshop or regular meeting agenda item listed herein.

A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Workshop Meeting on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Sachse City Hall, 3815 Sachse Road, Building B, Sachse, Texas to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

The Mayor and Sachse City Council request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond or to conduct a phone conversation.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 2. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071(1)(A): to consult with the City Attorney regarding the following: In Kathy Hill vs. City of Sachse; cause No. CC-18-02900-B filed in the County Court at Law No. 2, Dallas County, Texas.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Discussion, Information

BACKGROUND

The City Council will be provided information on a referenced case.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Conduct Executive Session as appropriate.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 3. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, §551.087: Deliberation regarding Economic Development negotiations and incentives for a business prospect along State Highway 78 within the City of Sachse.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Discussion, Information

BACKGROUND

The City Council will be provided information on proposed incentives for property development.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Conduct Executive Session as appropriate.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 4. Discussion of City Council meeting agenda items.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Discussion

Please note: These items are for discussion purposes only and no City Council action will be taken. The workshop session is for City Council and staff discussion. Citizen input is not permitted on this agenda.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 5. Adjournment.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Sachse City Hall, 3815 Sachse Road, Building B, Sachse, Texas to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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C. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Subject: 1. Appove the minutes of the January 22, 2019 combined meeting.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 combined meeting.

Minutes: View Minutes for Jan 22, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the January 22, 2019 combined meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the January 22, 2019 combined meeting.

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01.22.19 Combined Minutes.docx (44 KB)

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Bill Adams, Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Paul Watkins, Michelle Howarth

Subject: 2. Approve an ordinance calling the May 4 2019 City Council General Election.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Fiscal Impact: Yes

Budgeted: Yes

Budget Source: Election Expenses

Recommended Action: Approve an ordinance calling the May 4 2019, City Council General Election.

BACKGROUND

As in previous years, the City of Sachse will jointly contract with Dallas County to conduct elections. Dallas County provides training and equipment to the City to help reduce the cost of holding an election.

On February 4, Dallas County will hold a meeting regarding the upcoming May election. Election information will be provided in draft form until all locations and dates are confirmed. Cost estimates are based on participating political entities and may change until all contracts are received.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve an ordinance calling the May 4 2019, City Council General Election.

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Election Ordinance May 4, 2019 General Election.pdf (84 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Bill Adams, Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Paul Watkins, Michelle Howarth

Subject: 3. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2018.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Preferred Date: Feb 04, 2019

Absolute Date: Feb 04, 2019

Fiscal Impact: No

Recommended Action: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2018.

BACKGROUND

The Finance Department prepares a report each month to update the City Council regarding revenues and expenditures for the City. Included in the report are unaudited summaries for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Debt Service Fund, Sachse Economic Development Corporation, and Sachse Municipal Development District, as well as an analysis of sales tax revenues received year-to-date.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

The City Charter requires that the City Manager submit a monthly report covering revenues and expenditures.

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2018.

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Sales Tax Analysis January 2019.pdf (76 KB)

All Funds 12-31-18.pdf (221 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Bill Adams, Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Paul Watkins, Michelle Howarth

Subject: 4. Approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Recommended Action: Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

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Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Jeff Bickerstaff.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Bill Adams, Brett Franks, Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Paul Watkins, Michelle Howarth

D. Special Announcements

Subject: 1. Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Information

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E. Citizen Input

Subject: 1. Citizen Input: The public is invited at this time to address the Council. Please come to the microphone and state your name and address for the record. If your remarks pertain to a specific agenda item, please hold them until that item, at which time the Mayor may solicit your comments. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. The City Council is prohibited by state law from discussing any item not posted on the agenda according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, but may take them under advisement. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Information

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F. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 1. Take any action as a result of Executive Session items.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Action

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G. Regular Meeting Closing

Subject: 1. Adjournment.

Meeting: Feb 4, 2019 - Regular Combined City Council Meeting

Type: Procedural

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